Chez Maurice
Changning
Restaurant in Changning, China
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Chez Maurice sits on the second and third floors of a quiet Tai'an Road address in Changning, making it a considered pick for a date or celebration dinner that needs atmosphere and a degree of separation from street noise. Booking is easy by Shanghai standards, but confirm current hours and menu details directly before you go; available data on pricing and cuisine is limited.
About Chez Maurice
Who Should Book Chez Maurice; and When
If you are planning a date night or a celebration dinner in Changning and want a French-leaning address on one of Shanghai's most atmospheric tree-lined streets, Chez Maurice on Tai'an Road is worth serious consideration. The venue sits on the second and third floors of a building at the corner of Xingguo Road, a stretch that draws a quieter, more local crowd than the Xintiandi or Jing'an dining corridors. That positioning matters: this is not a scene restaurant, it is better for it. Book here when you want a room that works for conversation, not one that competes with it.
The Case for a Late Evening Visit
Chez Maurice earns its place as a late-night option in a neighbourhood where serious dining tends to wind down early. The French address format; second and third floor, a building set back from the road, gives the space a degree of separation from street noise that ground-floor venues on busier strips cannot offer. For a special occasion that is not starting until 8 PM or later, that matters. Shanghai's dining culture skews late on weekends, a venue that can hold atmosphere into the evening without the energy collapsing is useful. If you are comparing this to other options in the area, that is a practical differentiator worth weighting. For wider dining inspiration across the district, see our full Changning restaurants guide.
What to Know Before You Book
Chez Maurice's database record does not include confirmed pricing, hours, or a current menu, which means the practical details below are drawn from what the address and format signal rather than figures. Treat this as a starting point and confirm specifics directly with the venue before arriving. Booking difficulty is rated Easy, which suggests walk-ins may be possible on quieter weeknights, but for a weekend celebration or a group booking, confirming in advance is the sensible approach. If you are looking for comparable experiences elsewhere in China, 102 House in Shanghai and Fleurs Et Festin in Xiamen offer similar European-influenced dining in heritage settings worth benchmarking against.
Practical Details
| Detail | Chez Maurice | Fu He Hui | Aji |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price tier | Not confirmed | ¥¥¥¥ | $$$$ |
| Cuisine | Not confirmed | Vegetarian | Nikkei / Innovative |
| Booking difficulty | Easy | Harder | Harder |
| Late-night suitability | Yes (upper floors, quieter) | Limited | Yes |
| Special occasion fit | Yes | Yes | Yes |
For bars and nightlife options nearby, our Changning bars guide covers what is worth continuing the evening with after dinner. If you are pairing dinner with a hotel stay, our Changning hotels guide has the relevant options.
How It Compares
Planning details
- Location
- 2-3/F, 50 Tai'an Rd | 泰安路50号2-3楼 (Xingguo Rd | 兴国路), Changning, 上海市
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chez Maurice sits quietly on Tai'an Road, occupying the upper floors of a low-key Changning building and favoring consistency over spectacle. The neighbourhood’s plane trees and former consulate buildings lend a historically rooted calm, and the dining room reflects that restraint: it’s less about theatrical presentation and more about quietly refined French technique. The tone is measured and mature, appealing to diners who prize steady execution, careful sourcing and classic preparations. This is a place where the mood supports conversational meals and focused attention on the plate rather than on ostentation or showy design.
Best For
The restaurant is best experienced at dinner, when its French menu and signature plates—charcuterie, grain-fed Australian entrecote and home-cured salmon—fit the evening format. Its restrained, technique-forward approach makes it suitable for date nights, business dinners and small special occasions where food quality and consistency matter more than spectacle. Located away from the Bund’s theatre, Chez Maurice attracts diners who appreciate a quieter, thoughtful meal and a neighbourhood setting rooted in the old French Concession’s urban fabric. Expect a composed dining rhythm rather than loud, late-night energy.
Ordering Tips
Start with the charcuterie platter to sample the kitchen’s cured meats and attention to provenance, then consider the grain-fed Australian beef entrecote as a central, classic main. The home-cured salmon and crabcakes offer lighter or seafood-focused alternatives, and the French fries are listed among signature items—good as a nostalgic or textural counterpoint. The menu emphasizes sourcing and technique, so choose dishes that showcase those strengths; mixing shared starters with a single steak or fish main lets you sample more of the kitchen’s consistent execution.
Venue details
Ambiance
Compact, classy second-floor dining room with French décor and jazz music; feels like an upscale bistro in a five-star hotel with warm lighting and elegant table settings.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Charcuterie platters
- Grain-fed Australian beef entrecote
- Crabcakes
- Home-cured salmon
- French fries
Planning details
Location
2-3/F, 50 Tai'an Rd | 泰安路50号2-3楼 (Xingguo Rd | 兴国路), Changning, 上海市 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Fu He Hui; Vegetarian, ¥¥¥¥
- Lai Heen; Cantonese, $$$
- Xin Rong Ji; Taizhou Cuisine, Taizhou, ¥¥¥
- Five Foot Road; Sichuan, $$
- Aji; Nikkei, Innovative, $$$$
Restaurant context
Against the Changning peer set, Chez Maurice occupies a different register from the Chinese fine-dining options that dominate the area. Fu He Hui (¥¥¥¥) is the obvious benchmark for a high-commitment special occasion dinner; its vegetarian tasting menu is among the most serious in Shanghai, but it demands advance planning and a higher spend. If you want something in that occasion-dinner tier without the vegetarian constraint, Chez Maurice is the more flexible call, assuming the kitchen is running at the level its address implies.
Aji ($$$$) at the top of the price range offers Nikkei cooking with genuine technical ambition and is harder to book than Chez Maurice. If cuisine innovation matters more to you than a quiet room, Aji is the better pick. Lai Heen ($$$) gives you Cantonese cooking at a slightly lower price point with strong credibility for a business meal or family celebration. For anyone on a tighter budget, Five Foot Road ($$) is the most accessible option in the set; Sichuan cooking at a fraction of the price, with no pretension about what it is.
The practical decision comes down to this: if you want an Easy-to-book dinner in Changning with a Western-leaning format and a room that works for conversation, Chez Maurice is worth the booking. If you want a Chinese fine-dining experience with a documented track record and verified credentials, Xin Rong Ji (¥¥¥) offers more transparency on what you are getting.
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Compare Chez Maurice
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chez Maurice | Changning | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Fu He Hui | Shanghai | Vegetarian | 2026 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #112026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #562026 Black Pearl 2 DiamondMichelin Guide Shanghai Jiangsu Zhejiang 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #152025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #592025 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #64We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025 | ¥¥¥¥ |
| Lai Heen | Macau | Cantonese | 2026 Forbes 5-Star2026 Forbes Recommended2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia RecommendedSCMP 100 Top Tables 2026 - RestaurantsMichelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 20262025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3522025 Black Diamond 1 Diamond2025 Michelin 1 Star2025 Forbes 4-Star | $$$ |
| Xin Rong Ji | Hangzhou | Taizhou Cuisine, Taizhou | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #102025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #562025 Michelin 2 Stars2025 Black Diamond 1 Diamond | ¥¥¥ |
| Five Foot Road | Macau | Sichuan | 2026 Forbes 5-StarStar Wine Lists 20262026 Black Pearl 1 DiamondSCMP 100 Top Tables 2026 - Restaurants2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia RecommendedMichelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 La Liste Top RestaurantsWorld's Best Wine Lists 2025 | $$ |
| Aji | Macau | Nikkei, Innovative | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2026 Black Pearl 1 DiamondMichelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #370World's Best Wine Lists 20252025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin 1 Star2025 The Best Chef One Knife | $$$$ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Chez Maurice good for solo dining? Possibly, but it is not the natural call for a solo meal in Changning. A multi-floor French address is typically built around tables for two or more, solo diners often get more from a counter seat or a casual bistro format. If solo dining is your priority, check whether bar seating is available before booking. For solo-friendly alternatives in the area, the Changning dining guide covers the range.
- Can I eat at the bar at Chez Maurice? Bar seating is not confirmed in available data. Contact the venue directly to ask, this is the kind of detail that changes the booking decision for solo diners or couples who prefer a more informal format.
- What should I wear to Chez Maurice? Without a confirmed dress code on record, the safe assumption for a French-style restaurant in a residential part of Changning is smart casual. Overdressing slightly is lower risk than arriving underdressed for a special occasion dinner. For comparable reference points, Chef Tam's Seasons in Macau and Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine in Guangzhou operate in a similar formality register.
- What are alternatives to Chez Maurice in Changning? For a high-end vegetarian meal, Fu He Hui is the benchmark in the area. For Cantonese at a comparable tier, Lai Heen is worth considering. If budget is a factor, Five Foot Road delivers Sichuan cooking at a significantly lower price point. For international reference, Le Bernardin in New York City and Lazy Bear in San Francisco set the benchmark for what top-tier Western restaurant experiences can look like.
- Is Chez Maurice good for a special occasion? The format, upper-floor rooms on a quiet Changning street, points toward yes. A French address in this neighbourhood reads as a deliberate, considered choice for a celebration rather than a convenient fallback. Confirm current hours and whether the kitchen runs late before booking a milestone dinner here. For regional comparison, Ru Yuan in Hangzhou and Shang Palace in Yangzhou offer a similar occasion-driven register.
- Can Chez Maurice accommodate groups? A two-floor layout suggests private dining or group seating may be available, but this is not confirmed. Contact the venue before assuming a large group will be seated together. For group dining in Changning more broadly, Xin Rong Ji has a track record with larger parties.
- What should I order at Chez Maurice? No confirmed menu data is available. Do not arrive expecting a specific dish based on anything written here. Check the current menu directly with the venue. For a sense of what French-influenced menus in this tier look like in China, Xin Rong Ji on Xinyuan South Road in Beijing and Pingjiangsong in Suzhou offer regional context.
- What should a first-timer know about Chez Maurice? The address is on the second and third floors of 50 Tai'an Road, near Xingguo Road, not street level, so allow a moment to orient yourself on arrival. Booking is rated Easy, which means you are unlikely to face a long wait for a reservation. Confirm hours before you go, as current operating details are not on public record. For further context on the Changning dining scene, our Changning experiences guide and wineries guide round out the neighbourhood picture. Comparable first-timer orientation applies at Dai Yuet Heen in Nanjing and Wenru No.9 in Fuzhou, both of which reward a little advance research.